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Description for Oregano

A handful of plants will provide you with enough oregano to use fresh in season and to dry for use throughout the winter.Oregano is a common species of Origanum, a genus of the mint family. It is native to temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20â€“80 cm tall, with opposite leaves 1â€“4 cm long.Oregano is an easy-care herb that can be grown indoors or out in the garden. As it is native to hot, arid regions, the oregano plant is perfect for growing in areas prone to drought.

Common name

Flower colours

Bloom time

Height

Difficulty

Origanum vulgare,origano

White

July

0.50 to 0.75 feet

easy to grow

Planting and care

Best to shear plants back regularly before flowering to keep the planting tidy and to induce growth of new leaves. Best propagated from cuttings taken from plants whose leaves have a proven superior aroma/taste (seed-grown plants sometimes have little aroma or flavor) when harvest of leaves for culinary purposes is desired.

Sunlight

Soil

Water

Temperature

Fertilizer

Full Sun to Partial Shade

well-drained soil

Medium

22-25 degrees Celsius.

Apply any organic fertilizer

Caring for Oregano

Oregano can be grown from seeds, cuttings, or purchased container plants. Seeds should be started indoors prior to your region s last expected frost.

There s no need to cover oregano herb seeds with soil.

Simply mist them with water and cover the seed tray or container with plastic.

Typical uses of Oregano

Special features: Group or mass in herb gardens, border fronts, cottage gardens or rock gardens. Also effective as an edger or groundcover. Pots, window boxes, and containers. Cultivars with attractive foliage are used as ornamentals.

Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose.

Medicinal use: Possible health benefits of Oregano. The herb is used to treat respiratory tract disorders, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, menstrual cramps, and urinary tract disorders. The herb is also applied topically to help treat a number of skin conditions, such as acne and dandruff.